What does «rabona» mean in Spanish?
- A woman who used to accompany soldiers on marches and campaigns in the 19th century, generally in a self-sacrificing manner. They were in charge of the soldiers' care, food and transporting objects, always behind (by the tail) of the soldiers. Some were the soldiers' wives and even carried their young children. In general they did not participate in combat, although there were exceptions. Sometimes also known collectively as "amoresses" and "vivandières", so called by the French author Flora Tristan. This practice disappeared at the beginning of the 20th century. Some dictionaries imply that in many cases they were prostitutes.
- Sport. Method of striking the ball in soccer that occurs when the striking leg passes behind the leg that supports the entire weight of the body, thus producing a crossing of the legs.
Examples of use in Spanish: "el jugador hizo una rabona frente a su rival, dejándolo confundido".
- Feminine of rabón.
- Animal that has a shorter than normal tail or does not have one but should.
Examples of use in Spanish: "es una perra rabona".
- Horse with its tail docked.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Woman with prominent and striking butt.
♦ Used in: Mexico - Garment too small for the wearer.
- Absence from class, work, or other obligations.
- (hacer la rabona) Failure to attend the workplace or, especially, class, without permission or prior notice.
Examples of use in Spanish: "cinco estudiantes se hicieron la rabona ayer".